｜Length : 24min. ｜Year : 1997 ｜

The area surrounding the Japanese Southern Alps has become a haven for city dwellers seeking an escape from the pressures of city life. This influx of new part-time residents encouraged Saburo Shimizu to expand his sawmill business to include assisting others to build log cabins for holiday homes.

｜Length : 24min. ｜Year : 1997 ｜

From a once burgeoning foundry town bordering Tokyo, Kawaguchi City has been transformed into a bedroom community. The number of small factories that covered the city has been reduced to only 200. This show focuses on one of the few foundries still standing and the hardships both owner and employees face in these difficult times.

｜Length : 24min. ｜Year : 1997 ｜

Beekeepers in Japan transverse the country in search of blossoms for their bees. But the Aizu forest in Fukushima Prefecture is so rich, the beekeepers here don't have to move. Yuho Matsumoto, who has been keeping bees for 45 years, and his nephew struggle to preserve their jobs in the face of human progress and technology.

｜Length : 24min. ｜Year : 1996 ｜

The failing mining city of Iizuka is given new spirit with the formation of an amateur orchestra, the brain child of a native son. This inspiring program provides you the best seat in the house at their first official concert.

｜Length : 24min. ｜Year : 1996 ｜

The long battle of the victims of Minamata disease for restitution comes to life daily for the captain of a ferry in the afflicted region. Hear his reminiscences and meet a number of those whose lives were most affected by the disease.